Risk factors for heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and stage 4 chronic kidney disease treated with bardoxolone methyl [PDF]
, 2014 Background: A phase 3 randomized clinical trial was designed to test whether bardoxolone methyl, a nuclear factor erythroid-2–related factor 2 (Nrf2) activator, slows progression to end-stage renal disease in patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease
Bakris, George L. +10 more
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Effects of Cardiac Structural Remodelling During Heart Failure on Cardiac Excitation – Insights from a Heterogeneous 3D Model of the Rabbit Atria [PDF]
, 2015 Heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the western world. One of the effects of heart failure is the structural remodelling of cardiac tissue, including tissue dilation and development of fibrosis.
Boyett, Mark +7 more
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‘Hearts and minds’: association, causation and implication of cognitive impairment in heart failure [PDF]
, 2015 The clinical syndrome of heart failure is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation and mortality in older adults. An association between cognitive impairment and heart failure is well described but our understanding of the relationship between the ...
Cannon, Jane A. +2 more
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Spatial variation of heart failure and air pollution in Warwickshire, UK : an investigation of small scale variation at the ward-level [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives To map using geospatial modelling techniques the morbidity and mortality caused by heart failure within Warwickshire to characterise and quantify any influence of air pollution on these risks. Design Cross-sectional. Setting Warwickshire,
Bennett, Oscar +4 more
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Ensemble Framework for Cardiovascular Disease Prediction [PDF]
Computers in Biology and Medicine Volume 146, July 2022, 105624, 2023 Heart disease is the major cause of non-communicable and silent death worldwide. Heart diseases or cardiovascular diseases are classified into four types: coronary heart disease, heart failure, congenital heart disease, and cardiomyopathy. It is vital to diagnose heart disease early and accurately in order to avoid further injury and save patients ...
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Limited availability of cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure patients in the United Kingdom: findings from a national survey [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Participation of patients with heart failure in cardiac rehabilitation in the UK is low. This study investigated the availability of cardiac rehabilitation services for patients with heart failure in the UK and the views of service ...
Buttery, Amanda K +4 more
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National survey of the prevalence, incidence, primary care burden, and treatment of heart failure in Scotland [PDF]
, 2004 Objective: To examine the epidemiology, primary care burden, and treatment of heart failure in Scotland, UK. Design: Cross sectional data from primary care practices participating in the Scottish continuous morbidity recording scheme between 1 April ...
Capewell, S. +9 more
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Mihai Gheorghiade, MD-Life and Concepts [PDF]
, 2018 How do you capture an idea, shape it, and then bring it into the world? Of his many talents, this ability was a fundamental characteristic of Mihai Gheorghiade.
Butler, Javed +3 more
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Randomised controlled trial of specialist nurse intervention in heart failure [PDF]
, 2001 <p>Objectives. To determine whether specialist nurse intervention improves outcome in patients with chronic heart failure.</p> <p>Design. Randomised controlled trial.</p> <p>Setting.
Blue, L. +11 more
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Leveraging Natural Learning Processing to Uncover Themes in Clinical Notes of Patients Admitted for Heart Failure [PDF]
arXiv, 2022 Heart failure occurs when the heart is not able to pump blood and oxygen to support other organs in the body as it should. Treatments include medications and sometimes hospitalization. Patients with heart failure can have both cardiovascular as well as non-cardiovascular comorbidities.
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